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Why keep living, what's the use?

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Last Updated: 11/15/2022 at 2:22pm
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Profile: CaitlinRose
CaitlinRose
December 10th, 2014 7:51pm
Have you ever smiled in your lifetime? Laughed? Cried tears of joy? Look back at your life. There is usually some moments that stand out from the rest as moments of joy, happiness, and personal growth. If for no other reason, those are reasons to continue living. The fact that your situation can always improve, though it may take time, is a reason to carry on. The best thing you can do if you're feeling this way is reach out for help, and let others help you through this time until you can see the reasons for wanting to live on your own.
Anonymous
January 12th, 2016 5:29pm
Because as much as the world fucked us up. It is real and the only way to say to life to shove it, is to show no matter how many time you were push you're not just gonna lay there and go down easy. Then when you succeed and won your battle against the world rub it in its face!!
Profile: Valeyard
Valeyard
September 1st, 2017 11:11am
Why keep living? What's the use? That's a great question. Most of us face it at some point. After all, everything's going awful, we're alone, and nothing seems to get us out of the route we're stuck at. If living is only harming us, why continue? Because of others. Your existence affects other people. Right now, there are probably a few who, even though you don't know it, care about you. People you've met before, people you haven't met yet. Their lives have been changed because of you, and you're now connected. You could give up living, it's true. You could give up at any point. But you could also stay and become stronger. Learn from what you've lived through. And use those experiences to help others. Use that strength to save others. I would've liked to give up in the past. I couldn't. And I know some people are glad I didn't. I am writing this answer because I didn't give up. But I'm also writing it because I struggled. I could not say any of this if I hadn't felt useless. If I hadn't wondered, "Why keep living?". Because the question isn't actually "Why keep living?". The question is "Everything is awful, why keep living through it?". Because it will not last forever. You can survive it. And it will make you stronger, just by outlasting it. And others will need that strength. Please hold tight.
Profile: warmSoul55
warmSoul55
October 4th, 2016 6:12am
Because there is always something to discover. There are new and incredible things around us and to live means to see them and experience them. It's not a grand reason but it's something that gets me through.
Anonymous
October 7th, 2016 7:56pm
Life is a wonderful thing. It's full of surprises and amazing adventures. You have so much to see and experience, that's why you should keep living. There are people who love you as well, so please keep living for them :)
Anonymous
June 20th, 2018 5:57am
Life is definetly worth living because everyone is born with a reason and a meaning. You are loved by many people, although it may not seem like it. If you keep living, you are able to experience the wonderful events in life that shape who you are and life gets better, no matter how hard it might be, you will get through it. i believe in you. :)
Anonymous
August 11th, 2015 11:54am
For achiving better life. You need to have ambitions in you life.Live for happines.Go ahead what you want.
Profile: smoltimes
smoltimes
October 16th, 2016 2:34am
Living is amazing. Through this life we experience so many different things. There is so much in the world to see, and youll only see a bit of it. People are amazing and there are so many great experiences out there for you. You are a human being and that is amazing. Thousands of years got you to this point right now, you are meant to be here friend.
Anonymous
November 30th, 2015 4:36pm
There are a million squilliom things in the world to see eat experience. Might be on your bucket list, might be in your horror list or your childhood fantasy ! For all you know you dont know half the great things the world has to offer! Curb your fear . Go ahead. !
Anonymous
April 26th, 2018 4:13am
There’s always a reason to live. Even if you dont see it. One day you’ll look back and think about where you came from. You’ll be happy one day with a family and you’ll finally be happy. It’ll all be worth it
Anonymous
April 5th, 2018 9:43pm
I understand what you may be feeling at this moment. However, I start to think about my dogs, bare with me here. When I start thinking about my dogs, I start to feel happy. I love them so much. So when I start feeling worse and worse, I stay here and think of them. They have helped me get through so much.
Anonymous
May 29th, 2015 10:39pm
There are many reasons to live, no matter it be family, friends, or even your pets. Your life is important, no matter how you see it. You can ask someone around you and they will tell you the same. If you don't feel the reason to live, you should talk to a professional. If you are feeling suicidal pleas call the suicide hotline or 9-1-1
Anonymous
April 15th, 2017 12:25pm
Because some day youre gonna be the reason for someone else to continue living. Youre gonna be someone elses world. You think there is no point? Have you ever seen the world? Do you know how amazing the world is and all there is to see? Do you know how much music and art has gone untouched by your eyes? The people and experiences you have yet to come upon? There is a pleuthera of reasons to live. Most importantly is because you are you and there will never be another you. So dont take that from the world. The world needs you. Cause there will never be another you.
Profile: LoveAll425
LoveAll425
September 11th, 2016 5:49am
Life is an important thing. We are all here for a reason , weather its to become rich or be loved by a family member or even just helping people on this website! its all important. Your family loves you! your future wife or husband will love you! your kids in the future will love you!!Just be patient and you special thing thats worth living will come along!!!
Profile: Justcallmedino1
Justcallmedino1
September 19th, 2016 1:08am
Life is like weather therell be a storm that lasts forever but youll make it through and see the sun
Anonymous
September 15th, 2016 6:03am
The answer is: the meaning of life is whatever you want it to be. That's the good and bad. It's only bad if you can't decide for yourself what your personal meaning is. In other words: the point of living is to live: live your life the exact way you want to. Many people get hung up here, because they thing they are "supposed" to be doing something. You aren't! Do what you want as long as it is healthy and lawful. If it is not lawful, make fighting that law your meaning!
Anonymous
August 18th, 2017 7:51pm
Even though it really and truly does not feel this way right now, life is worth living. Sometime in the future, there will be something you will be meant to do or say. And without you, that thing will not be done or said. I'm not going to tell you to keep living for everyone around you or use guilt as a method to stop you from taking your own life because when you think back on this years later, you will be able to think "Wow, I lived to see all of this for myself. Not my family, not my friends, just myself. And that feels good."
Anonymous
June 9th, 2018 5:02pm
We keep living because we are given a reason to live. We may not know why now, but it takes time to know why.
Profile: HopingMagnolias
HopingMagnolias
May 16th, 2020 5:31am
Life, while incredibly painful at times, has plenty to live for. Now, I don't know your situation at all, however, I can assure you there is hope. Yeah yeah, cliche, I know. But trust me, there is truth woven in many stories. While you may think that life isn't worth it, allow me to try and sway your mind. I've been in the same mindset before, questioning the point of life, if it's worth it, why I should endure- and for what. Really, it's about having something to fight for, if not yourself and your future, something or someone you love. Because while this world is very heartbreaking, it is also very, so incredibly beautiful. We have music and food, dancing and culture! Bookstores and tales of romance and adventure. Medicine that can help, people who save lives and try to minimize the damage that life throws at us. We have animals and oceans and forests and the sky, and long road trips. We have nature. We have the ability to see the good in other people, and to trust and love with no regrets. If you have any goals in life- even some that you don't even consider possible- reconsider. Maybe finding a career, or following your passions, interacting more with family, finding love and friendship; the list is endless. If you don't have a goal, if you don't see a purpose, just trust me on this, hold on. Keep trying. There is hope. Take it one step at a time, try not to overthink too much. Trust in yourself.
Profile: bbvvv
bbvvv
October 12th, 2016 7:18pm
People say that life isn't a choice. But it's your choice to live it and to live it well. Living life means; meeting new people, trying new foods, traveling etc. Life can be wonderful but it all comes down to want you want and how you want it to be!
Anonymous
February 11th, 2018 2:49am
You matter. You may not think so, but it's true. Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, then it's not the end.
Profile: ablessing
ablessing
October 28th, 2016 5:36pm
Because things might be tough right now but they won't always be. So much can change in a week, let alone more. I promise you'd regret not sticking around to see all the wonderful things life can offer. You'll find so many distractions and you'll laugh at your own past sad thoughts. Please stick around.
Profile: confidentPeace19
confidentPeace19
April 15th, 2018 6:29pm
The opportunities you’ll have later in life. The people who love you. The ways you’ll change the world.
Profile: KayleeVolunteers
KayleeVolunteers
October 10th, 2020 6:42pm
Think about the small things in life like smelling wet dew on grass. Reading a book on a stormy day, experiencing a belly laugh. Feeling the warm sun on your skin. Slowly make our way toward bigger things like family and friends that push you to continue. Making a list of all the beautiful things you will be missing. Life is hard, and there never is a clear answer in life, but there are many things to live for; it just may be harder for others. If your really considering suicide, please call the suicide hotline. I also suggest seeking help. Asking for help doesn't make you weak it makes you stronger.
Profile: Stewart4
Stewart4
November 15th, 2022 2:22pm
Because when you feel like it's not worth it, it is just a feeling. It's not real, it's an illusion, and it's not the real you. It's like a fog you will eventually come out of, so don't listen to it. There is another you that is grateful for every little thing and thinks that every little thing makes life worth living. There is a state of mind where you don't even need one specific reason. That's the real you. Don't let the illusion prevent that person from coming to life. Find that person instead.
Profile: WonJudge
WonJudge
May 30th, 2018 6:26am
Because there's always a reason for me to keep fighting to be better and be part of the change. When I ran of reason to keep living I look inside and always found the reason and strength to go on. I am weird, imperfect and broken but I am also my own biggest cheerleader.
Anonymous
December 21st, 2019 8:43pm
There are many reasons and I am concerned that you need more assistance than what I am trained to provide. Please seek help right away from someone you trust or one of our hotlines to get the trained help you are needing. Hang in there and remember that all things change and this too shall pass. There are many reasons to keep living. Even when it feels like there isn’t right now. Times of darkness and hardship is where we do the most work and growth so we can evolve and learn from Our experiences and then we can go on by leading lives in order to help others get through similar tough times.
Profile: iammarieyournewfriend
iammarieyournewfriend
April 25th, 2018 11:11am
Life will give you a lot of experiences - good and bad. These experiences will challenge and sometimes break us. Nobody can protect from that. You have to believe in yourself. Your life is a journey and after a while you discover the reason why you are on earth.
Profile: soulcompany
soulcompany
November 12th, 2017 8:07am
what if someone else were to ask you the same ? would you tell them it's a waste and maybe further help them by just murdering them ? No, right ? I'm sure you will begin thinking the same i am thinking because you asked me this. What i believe is you have a reason and a purpose, you would never know unless you just Live! Maybe you go walking down the street and you happen to save a persons life that was gonna just walk on a street and get hit. That could be your purpose - to save anothers life. Maybe you need to make a movie that could change the thoughts of your entire country and bring back 'Love' in the homes that lack love. Maybe you are inspired to do works of charity. THere is so much and so much more that needs to be done. It is only when we make our world small to the lives of just ourselves that we end up thinking, why do we keep living.
Profile: Youleque
Youleque
January 14th, 2018 8:14pm
Some say that the reasons humans are alive is to become happy. Once they are happy, they never thing about life or death anymore. So, probably, life is a continuous work towards becoming better and happier persons.